HR Generalist

FCT; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join FCT as an HR Generalist, where you will play a key role in HR operations, ensuring effective recruitment, onboarding, and compliance. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a diverse, inclusive environment with numerous employee benefits, supporting professional growth and a meaningful career.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Group retirement savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and generous paid time off

Paid volunteer opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Potential for performance-based incentives

Stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in an HR generalist role.
• 1-2 years of HRIS experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for all HR-related inquiries.
• Execute recruitment and onboarding processes collaborating with hiring managers.
• Administer employee lifecycle activities in Workday.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in Human Resources

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Job description

Company Summary

Come work for a company that’s committed to the success of each and every employee. A place where innovators and collaborators come together and build on each other’s talents. Where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

FCT provides industry-leading title insurance, default solutions and other real estate related products and services to legal, lending, valuation and real estate professionals across Canada. With FCT, you will have the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Join us as we continue to do exciting work and make a big impact on our colleagues, customers and communities.

Job Summary

We are continually searching for great talent; individuals who possess a deep commitment to the customers and markets we serve. If you would like to join a company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment, you'll enjoy a career with us! We understand that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical for the success of our business, and we actively work towards it every day.

As an HR Generalist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the HR function. Acting as the first point of contact for all HR-related inquiries, you will provide guidance and support across a wide range of HR activities including recruitment, onboarding/ offboarding, benefits, employee leaves and accommodation management, and Workday administration. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented HR professional looking to work in a dynamic, fast-faced and collaborative environment. HERE’S HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Serve as the first point of contact for all HR-related inquiries, collaborating with cross-functional HR team members to ensure timely resolution and seamless service delivery

• Execute FCT’s end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes in collaboration with hiring managers, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and external recruitment partners to ensure a seamless candidate and new hire experience

• Administer all employee lifecycle activities in Workday—including onboarding, job changes, transfers, and offboarding—while ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and timely documentation

• Ensure all employee-related documentation is accurately and promptly updated in Workday to maintain compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

• Oversee all benefits administration, disability, and accommodation management (short-term and long-term) while acting as a liaison with external service providers to ensure timely and accurate processing. Monitor case progression with the external service providers.

• Support HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) with the execution of operational aspects of HR programs and initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners to drive consistent and efficient delivery of HR services across the organization.

• Continuously identify and recommend process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of HR operations and systems.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• 2-3 years’ experience in an HR generalist role

• 1-2 years of HRIS experience is required, Workday experience is preferred

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources or related field such as Business Administration

• CHRP certification is an asset

The Great Place to Work Institute has named FCT one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Workplaces and one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for Women. We’re also one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America.

By joining us, you will not only be part of an award-winning organization, you will be part of a workforce that is engaged and empowered to succeed.

Thank you for considering FCT. We look forward to meeting you.

HERE’S WHAT SETS US APART:

Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results.

• Comprehensive benefits that include virtual healthcare and an Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Group retirement savings plan with company match

• Paid holidays and generous paid time off

• Hybrid work arrangements

• Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching

• Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives

• Potential for performance-based incentives

• The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan

• And more!

*As per terms of the employment agreement

The Great Place to Work Institute has named FCT one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Canada for Financial Services & Insurance, Best Workplaces in Canada for Women, Best Workplaces in Canada for Inclusion and Best Workplaces in Canada for Mental Wellness. We’re also one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America.

By joining us, you will not only be part of an award-winning organization, you will be part of a workforce that is engaged and empowered to succeed.

Thank you for considering FCT. We look forward to meeting you.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of FCT’s hiring process.

To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply, please provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.

FCT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual regardless of race, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, handicap (including mental and physical disability), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, creed (religion), marital status, family status (being in a parent/child relationship), age, or any other basis prohibited by the applicable provincial or federal human rights legislation.